How drinking tea and coffee may affect blood pressure
A recent study led by Choy-Lye Chei and published in The European Journal of Nutrition explores how the way people drink coffee and tea may impact...
New study finds deep cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common brain condition in older adults worldwide and a leading cause of dementia. Despite decades of research, scientists are...
New diabetes drug shows promise in preventing kidney and lung disease
A recent study from the University of Hong Kong has found that sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), a new type of drug for lowering...
How DNA changes from lifestyle choices cause cancer
Certain types of cancer are common in the United States and are often influenced by lifestyle choices. For example, skin cancers like melanoma can...
Can high blood pressure drugs harm kidney health?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that affects millions globally. It occurs when the force of blood pushing against...
Top vitamins for managing diabetes and staying healthy
Living with diabetes means paying close attention to diet and lifestyle, but sometimes even a balanced diet might not provide all the nutrients needed...
People with heart problems have much higher risk of heart attack, stroke
A heart condition called atrial fibrillation (AF) has become a major focus for medical researchers in the UK. AF causes the heart to beat...
A pill for brain health? New research hints at ‘exercise in a pill’ to...
Could a pill offer the brain-boosting benefits of exercise?
A recent study in mice, led by scientists at the University of Southern California (USC), suggests...
Neuropathic pain drugs may raise hip fracture risk in seniors
A new study from Monash University in Australia has found that gabapentinoids—commonly used drugs for treating neuropathic pain—may increase the risk of hip fractures...
New balance training device could help prevent falls for older people
As we age, staying balanced and keeping good posture can become a real challenge.
This happens for several reasons: muscles lose strength, eyesight changes, and...